Official Cup

Stade Mathieu-Curt
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Youri Djorkaeff started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabriel-Omar Batista in the 2nd minute of play forced Avel Vat's goalkeeper Danny Pasquier to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 5 minutes into the match, Abasto FC's goal looked a bit too open when Edmond Kubiak came free, but Leon Pilkington reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Youri Djorkaeff in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leon Pilkington saved Abasto FC from getting behind. Abasto FC's Leon Pilkington proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 9th minute of the match, managed to save Abasto FC from getting a goal against them. Danny Pasquier showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabriel-Omar Batista, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Marco Nugues sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Abasto FC booed when Avel Vat was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bilal Moutte didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Avel Vat booed when Abasto FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rodolfo Lando didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gabriel-Omar Batista received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Danny Pasquier tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 29 minutes into the match, Emiliano Buendia had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Danny Pasquier. Avel Vat's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Emiliano Buendia was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emiliano Buendia in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Danny Pasquier prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Leon Pilkington was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Youri Djorkaeff showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 45 minute of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Edmond Kubiak sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Edmond Kubiak received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Leon Pilkington tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Abasto FC booed when Avel Vat was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marco Nugues didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 62nd match minute, Avel Vat was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ilan Champion to maneuver through the defense. Abasto FC's Bonifacio Oliverios was substituted for Gabriel-Omar Batista. Ilan Champion kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Cristo Tirso took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 64th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Danny Pasquier. Avel Vat's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Lonny Gilliam hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Leon Pilkington showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Youri Djorkaeff in the 73rd minute of the match. When Avel Vat's Youri Djorkaeff in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Abasto FC's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Youri Djorkaeff in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Leon Pilkington prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 80th minute Youri Djorkaeff shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leon Pilkington saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Avel Vat were awarded a corner in the 81th minute after Abasto FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Youri Djorkaeff took the corner. Youri Djorkaeff made a great header on Avel Vat's corner, it was just that Abasto FC's Leon Pilkington managed to reach the ball for a save. Danny Pasquier was out of position in the 83 minute of play, and Emiliano Buendia capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Emiliano Buendia really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. After having played for 93 minutes, Emiliano Buendia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Abasto FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emiliano Buendia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Abasto FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.